Stephen told people the truth. And they killed him for it. The story of Stephen (in Acts 7) is typical in Scripture – a faithful man tells people the truth, and they respond by killing him. But why? Why this ferocity? Why this anger? What did Stephen say that made them stone this gentle, loving … Continue reading The Stoning Of Stephen →

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The Stoning Of Stephen

The human mind is capable of great things! It is better than any computer; impressive in its ways. However, it is also riddled by sin. It forgets. It is selective in what it believes. It desperately needs to be “renewed.” Click to listen to this sermon from Romans 12.

The Renewal Of The Futile Mind

Pandemics, hurricanes, earthquakes – these things SCREAM at us that the world is BROKEN. But why is that? And if it’s broken, how did it happen, and when will it be fixed? Click for this encouraging sermon from Romans 8.

Pandemics & Hurricanes: The Groaning Of Creation

What do you tend to think about? Do you think good thoughts, or bad ones? Do you focus on good things, or bad things? The focus of your thoughts will direct your future. That is the Apostle Paul’s warning in today’s text in Philippians 4.

The Thoughts That You Think (Phillippians, Wk. 9)

Will you stand tall if you face opposition? Standing is easy when there are no forces acting against you. It is harder when you are being pushed or pulled contrary to your will. Click to listen to Week 8 in our study of Philippians.

Stand Fast In The Lord (Philippians, Wk. 8)

This world is NOT your home. You may think it is – but in the larger scheme of things, it is absolutely not. It is a short stay. It is a temporary pit-stop on an eternal highway. Click to listen to this reminder that the Christian’s “citizenship” is in Heaven.

Citizens Of Heaven (Philippians, Wk. 7)

Your future IS better than your past. There IS hope on the horizon. That’s the message of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3, when he talks about “pressing on” toward an encouraging future – no matter how bad your past has been. Click to listen to our latest study in the Book of Philippians.

Pressing On: Your Past, Present, And Future

“Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” What did the Apostle Paul mean in this statement? What kind of “work” was he talking about, and why is it done “with fear?” Click to learn more in Week 4 of our study on the Book of Philippians.

Work Out Your Salvation With Fear And Trembling (Philippians, Wk. 4)

Jesus can relate to what you’re going through. Philippians 2 says that He took on our nature and likeness, and experienced our hurts and pains. We refer to this as the “humility” or “condescension” of Christ. However, Philippians not only says that Jesus was humbled, it also says that He was exalted. Click to learn … Continue reading Every Knee Shall Bow (Philippians, Wk. 3) →

Every Knee Shall Bow (Philippians, Wk. 3)

What is your purpose in life? Do you even know? If you have a Creator, does He have a say in what you’re supposed to be doing? The Apostle Paul certainly believed this. To him, “to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Click to learn more in Week 2 of our new series … Continue reading To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain (Philippians, Wk. 2) →

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain (Philippians, Wk. 2)

A new MP3 sermon from First Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio.com with the following details: Title: The Question Of Free Will (In Our Salvation) Subtitle: Regeneration, Election, Calvin Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt Broadcaster: First Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/19/2019 Bible: Ephesians 2:1, Romans 9:21 Length: 41 min. Overview: What is … Continue reading The Question Of Free Will →

The Question Of Free Will

Paul was in prison. His situation was terrible. Death awaited. And yet, it was here that Paul wrote the most joyous letter in all of the Bible. How can this be? Join us for the first week in our study on the Book of Philippians.

Greetings From Prison: Introduction To Philippians

Jerusalem was going down. The walls would be destroyed. The temple would burn. And the reason this was coming was because the people “did not know the hour of their visitation.” Click to learn why Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem, and what implications this might have for the future.

Jesus Wept As Destruction Drew Near (Luke 19)

Our God is a consuming fire – and left to our own devices, we would melt before His gaze. So how will we survive on the day to come? What hope do we have? You see, the world has got God all wrong. They’ve denigrated His holiness to accommodate their sinfulness. And this is DANGEROUS. … Continue reading Our God Is A Consuming Fire →

Our God Is A Consuming Fire

Is your conscience bothering you? Do you feel guilty over something you’ve done – perhaps something that nobody else knows? Sometimes our guilt weights us down – even affecting our health. But remember, there is forgiveness. Absolutely. There is forgiveness for you and for whatever it is you’ve done. Click to be encouraged in this … Continue reading Finding Forgiveness: The Baggage Of Unconfessed Sins →

Finding Forgiveness: The Baggage Of Unconfessed Sins

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